No. 4 Clemson has best AP poll ranking in 25 years

Credit: The Associated Press

Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd, right, outruns the tackle of Georgia linebacker Amarlo Herrera, left, in the second half of their NCAA college football game at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Clemson, SC. Clemson defeated Georgia 38-35.

NEW YORK — Clemson has surged to its highest ranking in The Associated Press poll in 25 years after the Tigers won the biggest game of the opening weekend of the college football season.

Clemson is No. 4 in the first regular season Top 25, following its 38-35 victory against Georgia. The Tigers received one-first place vote and have their best showing in the poll since Sept. 12, 1988, when they were No. 3.